Press Release: Hidden Paris
Thursday 11th October 2007
Underneath the boulevards, boutiques and galleries of present day Paris lies the Paris of the past, an underground world, better suited to the pages of Gaston Leroux’s “The Phantom of the Opera” or Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” than the frivolities of the 21st century.
If you want to visit the past inhabitants of this extraordinary city you can take a tour of the Catacombs, a maze of subterranean galleries used to relieve Paris’ poorly maintained cemeteries in the late 1700s, and home to such famous names as Danton, Rabelais and Marat. In total the Catacombs contain the remains of more than 6 million bodies; this fascinating tour is not for the faint hearted.
Hold your nose and venture down into the sewers of Paris, a much more enlightening experience than you would think. Les Musée des Egouts de Paris traces the history of the Parisian sewers giving visitors the chance to explore the underground streets of Paris as well as looking at the water cycle and its history in Paris.
There is a lot more to the Louvre than meets the eye! Before it became a famous museum in 1973, housing such works as the Mona Lisa, this stunning building was a royal fortress. Built in the late 12th century, you can see the fortress foundations underneath the Louvre as part of your Louvre ticket price.
Visit Paris with Railbookers and stay at the elegant 4* Deluxe Royal Monceau Paris Hotel from £599 for 4 nights accommodation with the 4th night free, including breakfast and return train travel. This elegant hotel boasts an attractive swimming pool and spa and is located close to the Champs Elysees.
For more information or to book your city break visit: www.railbookers.com or call 0844 482 1010.
Prices per person, based on sharing a twin or double room. All prices subject to availability and correct at time of publication.
Price quoted for the Royal Monceau Paris Hotel valid for arrivals between 1 November 2007 and 28 March 2008. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
London St Pancras
Eurostar trains will be running from London St Pancras from 14 November 2007.
Average journey times will be cut by between 23 - 25 minutes.
Additional Eurostar services will be running from Ebbsfleet (just off Junction 2 of the M25) from 19 November 2007.
Railbookers
Railbookers tailor-makes short breaks and holidays to Europe by Eurostar and rail, including handpicked quality hotels.
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